CMR Jobs

Specialist recruitment agency for contractor payroll and accountancy practices

CMR Jobs is a British recruitment agency focused on the contractor payroll and accountancy practice markets. It covers roles ranging from sales and operations to payroll and finance, and works with candidates at all levels, from C-suite executives to entry-level positions. The firm states it has worked with around 150 companies and has almost a decade of experience in the sector.

Service models for businesses

The agency structures its offering for clients in three ways:

• Exclusive: CMR acts as the sole recruitment partner, embeds itself in the business, works on-site and gets to know hiring managers in order to tailor the process. It delivers shortlists of pre-vetted candidates who fit both technically and culturally.
• Retained: Designed for priority or senior roles, such as executive or specialist positions. The process is divided into three payment stages (at instruction, shortlist delivery and successful hire) with agreed milestones, and includes advice on the internal selection process.
• Contingent: A flexible, collaborative model in which CMR works alongside other agencies. Payment is made only when a candidate is placed, and it includes regular review calls, shortlists of selected candidates, market insight and salary benchmarking.

Team and specialisation by area

The firm is led by its founder, Josh Bramhall, who has experience supporting contractor payroll and accountancy businesses. The team also includes Ian Simkins, a non-executive adviser and investor who scaled and sold his previous recruitment agency; Luke Shelbourne, a senior consultant focused on sales and payroll; Nicole Wan, who heads the accountancy division; Jade Dunne, who works with umbrella company and technology clients; Will Henderson, with experience in public sector recruitment and support in finance and payroll; Joe McDonnell, in the payroll and accountancy markets; and Tom Jary, with a background in contract and 360 recruitment.

Activity data and recognition

According to the agency's own information: more than a decade working with umbrella companies and contractor accountants, an average of 19 days to fill its clients' vacancies, a retention rate above 90% and a rating of 4.8 on Trustpilot. The company also notes that it has received a 'Highly Commended' mention at the Contracting Awards.

Working approach

CMR presents itself as a people-first agency that prioritises service quality over internal productivity metrics. Its only stated metric is the number of people it helps to find a fulfilling career, with the aim that every placement is the right fit for both the candidate and the company.

Location and contact

Garden Place, 6 Victoria Street, Altrincham, WA14 1ET · Phone: 0161 391 2175 · Email: josh@cmrjobs.co.uk